Compass needle

Two needles of peculiar construction, fitted with their jewel cups working in gimbals in a central aperture; also with two balancing weights working on threaded portions of the needles. Held in two separate boxes. Dimensions: 11.4cm x 2.6cm x 1.6cm

Object Details

ID: ACO0435
Type: Compass needle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Parts: Compass needle
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